Device for removing loose pet hair strands and method thereof
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1. A hand held device for removing loose hair strands from at least one of a pet and a fabric, said device comprising:
- (a) a handle member;
(b) a hair removal member which has a material from a group consisting of natural rubber, synthetic rubber, vinyl, gum and silicone; and
(c) means for attaching said hair removal member to said handle member.
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Abstract
The invention provides a hand held device for removing loose hair strands from at least one of a pet and a fabric which includes a handle member, a hair removal member having a material from a group consisting of natural rubber, synthetic rubber, vinyl, gum and silicone and adhesive for attaching said hair removal member to said handle member. The invention further provides an accessory for a conventional power operated tool or a vacuum cleaner which is usable for removing loose hair strands.
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1. A hand held device for removing loose hair strands from at least one of a pet and a fabric, said device comprising:
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(a) a handle member;
(b) a hair removal member which has a material from a group consisting of natural rubber, synthetic rubber, vinyl, gum and silicone; and
(c) means for attaching said hair removal member to said handle member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of removing loose hair strands from at least one of a pet and a fabric, said method comprising the steps of:
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(a) providing a device which includes a hair removal member having a material from the group consisting of natural rubber, synthetic rubber, vinyl, gum and silicone;
(b) positioning said hair removal member for a contact with said at least one of pet and fabric; and
(c) operably moving said device, provided in step (a) and positioned for said contact in step (b), in a predetermined pattern relative to said at least one of pet and fabric. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13)
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14. In combination with a power operated apparatus, an accessory device for removing loose hair strands from at least one of a pet and a fabric, said accessory device comprising:
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(a) a base member;
(b) a first attachment means for detachably attaching said base member to such apparatus;
(c) a hair removal member which has a material from a group consisting of natural rubber, synthetic rubber, vinyl, gum and silicone; and
(d) a second attachment means for attaching said hair removal member to said base member. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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17. In a vacuum cleaner having a powerhead for generating a suction airflow an improvement comprising a member mounted within such powerhead for removing loose hair strands, said member including a material from a group consisting of natural rubber, synthetic rubber, vinyl, gum and silicone.
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